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2018-02-15 07:12:40 PM carrieac17 That they arent age appropriate
2018-02-15 07:12:42 PM alennon good idea
2018-02-15 07:12:47 PM sjorgensen Oh...then your residents haven't read "The Places You Would Go" and other age appropriate books!
2018-02-15 07:12:51 PM brendarivest thats actually a good idea having the elementary kids come in
2018-02-15 07:13:04 PM maria7293 yes is good idea
2018-02-15 07:13:09 PM dhopkins yes...if my residents read to them...
2018-02-15 07:13:11 PM carrieac17 I still like it and we could do it and have children read to them
2018-02-15 07:13:21 PM kathyhughes right
2018-02-15 07:13:24 PM maria7293 they love kids
2018-02-15 07:13:25 PM rkbaber02 Yes!!! love bringing kids in.
2018-02-15 07:13:26 PM sjorgensen You could make a whole day just from all the books...and your bulletin board would be fantastic is you used all the book covers!!!
2018-02-15 07:13:28 PM dhopkins Oh I guess so...sjorgensen
2018-02-15 07:13:32 PM carrieac17 Same ours love the kids
2018-02-15 07:13:47 PM jcorona93 anybody have any ideas for activities for march to do with the residents?
2018-02-15 07:13:53 PM brendarivest here to my daughter comes in from time to time
2018-02-15 07:13:53 PM becki8561 I just had classes from the school in painting valentine boxes.
2018-02-15 07:13:57 PM becki8561 The residents loved it.
2018-02-15 07:13:59 PM dhopkins mine loves children, but reading to them they would accept
2018-02-15 07:14:01 PM kat86 I will suggest to my AD...but I think they are worried about flu season
2018-02-15 07:14:03 PM kathyhughes The kids can come in once a month to read to the residents
2018-02-15 07:14:07 PM ashleyam9438 same dhopkins!
2018-02-15 07:14:12 PM maria7293 yes what about therapy horses is good idea
2018-02-15 07:14:32 PM sjorgensen Where can I get MY therapy horse???
2018-02-15 07:14:39 PM dhopkins (y)
2018-02-15 07:14:40 PM kat86 Our residents actually go to a school to read to kids, and the kids read to them. At the end of the year, we invite the kids over for a pizza party
2018-02-15 07:14:45 PM timduvelsdorf94 i am currently looking for boy and girl scout troops to come and volunteer
2018-02-15 07:14:46 PM maria7293 `i did last month, the residents love little horses
2018-02-15 07:14:49 PM carrieac17 We do a grab bag game of glasses and hats and things for St. Pattys day and pass the bag until u stop the music and then they choose something from the bag to wear until all the things are gone and we laugh a lot for that game
2018-02-15 07:14:51 PM dhopkins (y)
2018-02-15 07:14:55 PM christinadepolo we have students from local school visit monthly during school year , celebrate holidays, breakfast, games, crafts different activity each visit
2018-02-15 07:15:01 PM maria7293 llok in gogle is alot companys
2018-02-15 07:15:22 PM maria7293 they offer this for nursing and rehabs
2018-02-15 07:15:27 PM brendarivest the kids definantly brighten up my resdients
2018-02-15 07:15:29 PM jcorona93 oh ok that sounds good carrieac17
2018-02-15 07:15:35 PM maria7293 is cheap
2018-02-15 07:15:41 PM carrieac17 We made a lot too
2018-02-15 07:15:50 PM kathyhughes Look up Pet Partners they might have some
2018-02-15 07:15:53 PM brendarivest we have students come in weekly to exercise with the resdients
2018-02-15 07:16:02 PM sjorgensen Thanks Kathy!
2018-02-15 07:16:04 PM jcorona93 i had the residents made a torch for the olympics and they loved it!
2018-02-15 07:16:20 PM maria7293 yoga too
2018-02-15 07:16:32 PM maria7293 they love yoga classes
2018-02-15 07:16:48 PM rkbaber02 I am teaching chair tai chi to my residents tomorrow!
2018-02-15 07:16:55 PM kat86 Our IL residents do tai chi and love it
2018-02-15 07:16:55 PM sjorgensen I made some "skiers" that you put on a straw and blow to see how far they go! (I already sound like Dr. Seuss!)
2018-02-15 07:16:56 PM maria7293 im star do last week i pay just 56 dollar
2018-02-15 07:16:58 PM carrieac17 We r doing a bunch of Olympic games next week
2018-02-15 07:17:07 PM becki8561 We've been "visiting" a different country every day for the olympics. A little sample of a food from that country, looking at the weather and animal population. My residents are LOVING it!
2018-02-15 07:17:10 PM alennon wow having the kids come in would be great
2018-02-15 07:17:10 PM melodyh mine love sit yoga maria
2018-02-15 07:17:18 PM kat86 we use a dvd that has someone standing and someone sitting, so all residents can use it
2018-02-15 07:17:19 PM nikiawyche i just started a drumming exercise class and my residents love it
2018-02-15 07:17:22 PM timduvelsdorf94 for the olympics i am making a shuffle board court on my floor in the main lobby and going to have it act like a curling event
2018-02-15 07:17:26 PM maria7293 yes maam they love this class
2018-02-15 07:17:41 PM carrieac17 We have movie & popcorn on friday nights
2018-02-15 07:17:45 PM melodyh we use chair travels its dvd
2018-02-15 07:17:50 PM brendarivest We have Elvis coming in on wednesday
2018-02-15 07:17:53 PM dhopkins we have the college's OTA students and the Bachelors program 2 x a year for 3 months out of the year...they are paired with a resident for 1-1 time and group activities....they have a awesome program and are graded.
2018-02-15 07:17:55 PM melodyh its a dvd
2018-02-15 07:17:58 PM sjorgensen That's a good use of resources becki8561! That's something they'll remember!
2018-02-15 07:18:03 PM kat86 drumming class....love it!! I think I may have to do that!
2018-02-15 07:18:04 PM maria7293 this month i pay Dj wiith videos and project
2018-02-15 07:18:30 PM maria7293 they start dance LOL LIKE TEENAGERS
2018-02-15 07:18:41 PM cassie10 i have one preschool the others will not do it.
2018-02-15 07:18:50 PM melodyh I do a session with a man called lift up your drums. they really get into it
2018-02-15 07:18:59 PM brendarivest we have also started a cooking class with the resdients but its hard with our dietary department UGGG
2018-02-15 07:19:04 PM nikiawyche kat86 we use the buckets from home depot and for my other residents who the noise bothers we use small trash can
2018-02-15 07:19:21 PM rkbaber02 we are having a lady teach tap dancing and she teaches ladies in the w/c how to move their feet! it's pretty awesome
2018-02-15 07:19:35 PM melodyh we do cooking up memories every monday, thursday and friday
2018-02-15 07:19:39 PM nikiawyche melodyh where did you find lift up your drums
2018-02-15 07:19:41 PM sjorgensen Anybody try using "boomwhackers?"
2018-02-15 07:19:44 PM maria7293 resident they love the entertainments
2018-02-15 07:19:57 PM dhopkins whats that?
2018-02-15 07:20:05 PM brendarivest my residents love boomwhackers
2018-02-15 07:20:07 PM becki8561 I tried the cooking class too. My dietary had a FIT. It did not end well for me.
2018-02-15 07:20:08 PM dhopkins boomwhackers?
2018-02-15 07:20:13 PM sjorgensen We have "Food for Thought" melodyh! Probably same type of thing!
2018-02-15 07:20:13 PM nikiawyche love the name cooking up memories cute
2018-02-15 07:20:25 PM melodyh Its a man named danny valdez. he comes out and does a session nikia
2018-02-15 07:20:27 PM maria7293 what about rummykub?
2018-02-15 07:20:42 PM brendarivest dietary says if we order from them they have to cook it but we can purchase it from the store and coo it that way
2018-02-15 07:20:50 PM nikiawyche okay cool I thought it was on you tube or a video
2018-02-15 07:20:50 PM melodyh He is like a one man show .. lol
2018-02-15 07:20:51 PM jcorona93 yeah the residents love to do cooking-we made cookies yesterday for valentine's day
2018-02-15 07:20:54 PM becki8561 Me too brendarivest
2018-02-15 07:21:04 PM sjorgensen Boomwhackers and plastic "sticks" that make noises when you "whack" them on the floor or table. It's kind of a physical as well as following directions activity.
2018-02-15 07:21:08 PM becki8561 we can bake! but we can't cook.
2018-02-15 07:21:23 PM nikiawyche Kathy I'm working on the couponing class that we talked about last week
2018-02-15 07:21:26 PM dhopkins awesome
2018-02-15 07:21:27 PM maria7293 sorry
2018-02-15 07:21:39 PM kathyhughes Great Nikia
2018-02-15 07:21:41 PM melodyh cooking up memories is alot of fun we did bologna sandwhiches today
2018-02-15 07:21:42 PM alennon have to look into that
2018-02-15 07:21:44 PM jadams69 we have our musical magic days we all have a musical instrument and we have a parade thru our halls so the staff and other residents get to hear us. We cant carry a tune but everyone is soo busy laughing and having fun nobody cares...
2018-02-15 07:21:49 PM kathyhughes I Think it would be awesome
2018-02-15 07:22:06 PM maria7293 i think too
2018-02-15 07:22:26 PM alennon awesome, sounds fun
2018-02-15 07:22:30 PM brendarivest we cant even really bake unless we go spend money outside of facility. We wanted to do chocolate dipped strawberries and have the resdients dip there own strawberries and were told that we couldnt that unless we purchased outside
2018-02-15 07:22:37 PM carrieac17 We have back massages they really enjoy on Skilled and ASsisted Living
2018-02-15 07:22:39 PM sjorgensen Chinese New Year Parade...don't forget your dragon!
2018-02-15 07:22:50 PM lidiaal06 i have massages every other Friday!!
2018-02-15 07:22:51 PM maria7293 (Tp)
2018-02-15 07:23:08 PM kathyhughes What else can we do in March?
2018-02-15 07:23:09 PM lidiaal06 ...they love it and feel spoiled..
2018-02-15 07:23:12 PM maria7293 i do massages every monday
2018-02-15 07:23:12 PM carrieac17 We do them on Saturdays
2018-02-15 07:23:17 PM rkbaber02 oh my goodness... we need massages
2018-02-15 07:23:22 PM becki8561 do you bring in a professional? or do messages yourself?
2018-02-15 07:23:25 PM melodyh they tell me things they really miss to eat and we cook it. we did homemade pizza
2018-02-15 07:23:29 PM nikiawyche Love the parade Jadans69
2018-02-15 07:23:30 PM cassie10 I've tried so many new things this month and they dont like anything :( need new ideas.
2018-02-15 07:23:30 PM alennon massage can that work in a skilled nursing setting?
2018-02-15 07:23:32 PM lidiaal06 bingo with (gold chocolate coins)
2018-02-15 07:23:35 PM becki8561 I mean, I'm a professional, but NOT at messages.
2018-02-15 07:23:36 PM maria7293 movie at saturday with popcorn and refreshments
2018-02-15 07:23:44 PM brendarivest we have a entertainer comin in to play irish music we also have irish tap dancers coming in
2018-02-15 07:23:58 PM maria7293 bingo with prices
2018-02-15 07:24:00 PM carrieac17 I like the tap dancers good idea
2018-02-15 07:24:00 PM melodyh coll idea gold choclate
2018-02-15 07:24:01 PM timduvelsdorf94 i have a bagpiper coming in for ST. Patricks day and also going to try and have a parade also
2018-02-15 07:24:13 PM maria7293 twicw a week
2018-02-15 07:24:19 PM dhopkins Kathy I e-mailed you to see if you have any type of information on another department taking residents from your group activities, I use to have something but since have misplaced it.
2018-02-15 07:24:21 PM melodyh lol... cant type tonight
2018-02-15 07:24:29 PM brendarivest we had a group come in last year at christmas and the resdients loved it so we thought w ewould try it aghain around march
2018-02-15 07:24:30 PM sjorgensen What DO bagpipers wear under their kilts???
2018-02-15 07:24:30 PM jcorona93 any craft ideas for st.patrick's day?
2018-02-15 07:24:55 PM cassie10 pinterest has some awesome ideas for st. patricks day crafts :)
2018-02-15 07:24:59 PM kathyhughes We would make all kinds of gold coins from paper and what ever we could find and put them all over the facility for residents to find
2018-02-15 07:25:02 PM kat86 Anyone having an Oscars party?
2018-02-15 07:25:03 PM rkbaber02 hahah we had a bagpiper once... they were not excited about the noise
2018-02-15 07:25:11 PM maria7293 no
2018-02-15 07:25:12 PM kathyhughes the one that found the most would get a prize
2018-02-15 07:25:13 PM cassie10 (cannot type sorry)
2018-02-15 07:25:21 PM jadams69 We will have employee appreciation day the first friday in march. we are doing taco salads for them
2018-02-15 07:25:22 PM alennon good iddea
2018-02-15 07:25:29 PM brendarivest not sur eif m resdients would like the bagpiper lol
2018-02-15 07:25:32 PM maria7293 good idea
2018-02-15 07:25:39 PM carrieac17 We did a scavanger hunt with our resident for Summer Olympics and they loved it they needed a partner
2018-02-15 07:25:43 PM maria7293 me too
2018-02-15 07:25:45 PM kathyhughes We also used Leprechans and would place them all over as well
2018-02-15 07:25:47 PM jcorona93 taco salad sounds good
2018-02-15 07:25:54 PM nbeall enter the chat room
2018-02-15 07:25:59 PM melodyh a treasure hunt does sound fun
2018-02-15 07:26:02 PM brendarivest thats a cute idea Kathy
2018-02-15 07:26:02 PM maria7293 yes they love tacos all time
2018-02-15 07:26:09 PM kat86 I'm planning a little Night at the Oscars party. Will be showing past Oscar movies through the decades on the TVs
2018-02-15 07:26:10 PM nbeall Hello this is Nell!
2018-02-15 07:26:18 PM carrieac17 We had a hot dog lunvh for Valentine's Day
2018-02-15 07:26:20 PM maria7293 hi
2018-02-15 07:26:22 PM sjorgensen We're more of a "religious" type of community so we're also making "trinity shamrocks" for the father, son and holy spirit...They are adorable and it gets us talking about Easter traditions!
2018-02-15 07:26:26 PM jadams69 you can also do penut butter lovers day in march...
2018-02-15 07:26:26 PM jcorona93 hi nell
2018-02-15 07:26:42 PM kathyhughes We would show winning movies for a week and celebrate
2018-02-15 07:26:43 PM carrieac17 Good Idea for the shamrocks
2018-02-15 07:26:44 PM kat86 and then having popcorn and drinks in the evening with the Oscars playing in our movie theater, and encourage everyone to dress up
2018-02-15 07:26:46 PM kathyhughes Hello Nell
2018-02-15 07:26:54 PM melodyh Hot dogs! yes sounds good
2018-02-15 07:27:00 PM cassie10 i have a very difficult administrator that doesnt think the ideas i gave her are good she thinks childish. Also tells me that we arent having a bulletin board ugh!
2018-02-15 07:27:00 PM sjorgensen No Oscar party for us!
2018-02-15 07:27:02 PM maria7293 yes or root bear float the resident love this
2018-02-15 07:27:04 PM carrieac17 Grilled Hot DOgs too
2018-02-15 07:27:09 PM timduvelsdorf94 i might have do something for the Oscars when is it again
2018-02-15 07:27:11 PM nbeall Hello Kathy and Mepap 2 Crew!
2018-02-15 07:27:13 PM becki8561 Hi Nell
2018-02-15 07:27:13 PM maria7293 yes
2018-02-15 07:27:15 PM brendarivest For peanut Butter lovers day we are making bird feeders with peanut butter then having a snack with peanut butter
2018-02-15 07:27:21 PM jcorona93 peanut butter lovers day sounds good! when is that?
2018-02-15 07:27:23 PM rkbaber02 we love root beer floats!
2018-02-15 07:27:31 PM dhopkins hi nbeall..
2018-02-15 07:27:34 PM nikiawyche we just had a chase a way the winter blues bbq
2018-02-15 07:27:37 PM rkbaber02 I like the bird feeder idea!
2018-02-15 07:27:40 PM melodyh hi nell
2018-02-15 07:27:43 PM jcorona93 yes the residents love root beer floats
2018-02-15 07:27:44 PM sjorgensen Get this...on Monday for President's Day, we're going to see Abraham Lincoln!
2018-02-15 07:27:49 PM maria7293 me too i always take one with my residents LOL!!
2018-02-15 07:27:50 PM brendarivest they are really easy to make
2018-02-15 07:27:50 PM carrieac17 Kathy I have been having trouble doing the Toast MAster thing abut I did take Public Speaking in College does that help
2018-02-15 07:27:53 PM nikiawyche love the winning movie idea Kathy
2018-02-15 07:27:57 PM jadams69 yes brendarivest we are making corn cobs for our squirrels
2018-02-15 07:27:58 PM kathyhughes what type of activities does your ADM want???? What does he/she think are correct?
2018-02-15 07:28:01 PM maria7293 YES
2018-02-15 07:28:12 PM melodyh yes use pine combs!
2018-02-15 07:28:14 PM kathyhughes Carrie where are you?
2018-02-15 07:28:17 PM brendarivest nice jadams
2018-02-15 07:28:19 PM kathyhughes state and town
2018-02-15 07:28:20 PM rkbaber02 on George Washington's birthday feb 22nd... we are eating cherry pies haha
2018-02-15 07:28:26 PM carrieac17 Canton Ohio
2018-02-15 07:28:29 PM maria7293 SOME RESIDENTS LIKE DR PEPPER FLOAT!!!
2018-02-15 07:28:40 PM carrieac17 They keep saying its members only
2018-02-15 07:28:44 PM alennon Like the cherry oie idea
2018-02-15 07:28:45 PM sjorgensen This guy is GREAT...he's tall and thin and he wears "period" clothing...Looks and delivers the program in Abe Lincoln style.
2018-02-15 07:28:51 PM kat86 We will be celebrating national PIe day!
2018-02-15 07:28:56 PM melodyh pine combs and pb then roll it in bird seed ... classic fun
2018-02-15 07:29:01 PM maria7293 REALLY!!
2018-02-15 07:29:07 PM sjorgensen That's a classic melodyh!
2018-02-15 07:29:14 PM maria7293 IS GOOD IDEA
2018-02-15 07:29:23 PM brendarivest our ADM is really good about letting us choose the activites
2018-02-15 07:29:34 PM brendarivest We also made them out of pipe cleaners and cheerios
2018-02-15 07:29:34 PM nbeall My adminastrator wants me to create activities that connect residents. She wants us to consider the younger residents who have different preferences
2018-02-15 07:29:53 PM rkbaber02 We have an activities meeting and resident help make the calendar with their ideas
2018-02-15 07:29:54 PM kathyhughes There are 24 clubs in Canton Ohio I am sure there is one that you can attend
2018-02-15 07:29:56 PM nikiawyche left the chat room
2018-02-15 07:30:04 PM nbeall I feel supported by my ADM and challenged!
2018-02-15 07:30:11 PM sjorgensen Our budget is getting cut...again...and I have to cut employee hours and entertainment hours! I'm thinking I'll have to solicit some volunteers!!!
2018-02-15 07:30:15 PM carrieac17 Oh i only found like 6 and they all said members onlly but Ill look up more
2018-02-15 07:30:35 PM melodyh my AD is amazingly fantastic
2018-02-15 07:30:38 PM kat86 March also includesthe first day of Spring-so we will probably do something for that
2018-02-15 07:30:41 PM carrieac17 I seen you said we could do a public speaking club would that be like colleges and stuff
2018-02-15 07:30:46 PM cassie10 she also tells me that what I learn here and bring back isnt what we are doing there and basically that i am nit picking! ugh I want my other administrator back
2018-02-15 07:30:47 PM sjorgensen You are very lucky melodyh.
2018-02-15 07:30:49 PM timduvelsdorf94 My admin lets me pick the activities and then she weeds out ones that dont think will work. but the most part she is happy with what i pick
2018-02-15 07:30:55 PM maria7293 MY AD IS GOOD TOO!!
2018-02-15 07:31:03 PM kathyhughes 330-492-2646Meeting Times: Wednesday 6:30 pmLocation: Denny's Restaurant4646 Tuscarawas St W (Near Canton Center) Canton, OH 44708 United StatesMembership Restriction: None; the club is open to all interested parties.
2018-02-15 07:31:18 PM carrieac17 ty
2018-02-15 07:31:26 PM lidiaal06 nice
2018-02-15 07:31:29 PM brendarivest can we find the info for tTOPhater on the internet?
2018-02-15 07:31:42 PM kathyhughes I had residents plan their own activities with an activities committee
2018-02-15 07:31:43 PM cassie10 does anyone have alexa?
2018-02-15 07:31:49 PM melodyh We are doing spindowns now for cost. But, my venders(doctors, Hospice, and home health teams) have really been there for us.
2018-02-15 07:31:53 PM sjorgensen Not in my building...
2018-02-15 07:32:03 PM maria7293 NOT ME TOO
2018-02-15 07:32:04 PM kathyhughes Yes all you have to do is a search for Toastmasters
2018-02-15 07:32:08 PM cassie10 I am working on an activities committee ofr next month. She told me you better pick only 5 people :(
2018-02-15 07:32:09 PM jadams69 yes you can also do Popcorn Lovers day or plant a flower day in March. We do national Potato Chip day in March. lol
2018-02-15 07:32:11 PM alennon we ask them and they allways say the activities are good lol
2018-02-15 07:32:12 PM maria7293 OOH
2018-02-15 07:32:14 PM jcorona93 I know of some toastmasters where i live. i took someone there and he is a member
2018-02-15 07:32:27 PM sjorgensen Potato chips...yum!
2018-02-15 07:32:36 PM nbeall We have several men with MS that are younger by 20 years than our average resident. Science, sports, social activities thatmight include their wives. This is very differenct than our normal activities like bingo and entertainment.
2018-02-15 07:32:37 PM ashleyam9438 i went to mine 2 nights ago. i need to write about it now!
2018-02-15 07:32:59 PM kathyhughes Great Ashley!
2018-02-15 07:33:16 PM nbeall I am looking forward to the toastmasters challenge. It makes me nervous.
2018-02-15 07:33:18 PM brendarivest gotta look it up lol
2018-02-15 07:33:26 PM nbeall Ashley how was the toast masters
2018-02-15 07:33:27 PM maria7293 LOL
2018-02-15 07:33:34 PM sjorgensen I'm so ready for Spring and Daylight Savings Time!
2018-02-15 07:33:35 PM kathyhughes You will all do well
2018-02-15 07:33:50 PM kathyhughes I am not I love winter!
2018-02-15 07:33:53 PM brendarivest what exactly is Toastmasters?
2018-02-15 07:33:53 PM dhopkins we do not have a toastmasters here in Portsmouth, Ohio...the closest is Columbus Ohio
2018-02-15 07:33:54 PM sjorgensen Dang groundhog...
2018-02-15 07:34:06 PM maria7293 YES WHAT IS?
2018-02-15 07:34:07 PM melodyh Just look it up It was really fun! I loved it
2018-02-15 07:34:22 PM jcorona93 yeah they do put you on the spot to talk in front of everyone. The first time i did i think i stumbled because i didn't know what to say
2018-02-15 07:34:25 PM maria7293 TOASTMASTER?
2018-02-15 07:34:32 PM nbeall melody do they ask you to share or are you just listening?
2018-02-15 07:35:01 PM sjorgensen WHAT...jcorona93...an Activities Professional who doesn't know what to say??? LOL
2018-02-15 07:35:08 PM rkbaber02 I am the worst at public speaking... will toastmaster help with that?
2018-02-15 07:35:24 PM brendarivest was just gonna say the same rkbaker
2018-02-15 07:35:35 PM melodyh It Helps you with speaking in public and to big groups. it truly was encouraging. yes you speak. I promise it isnt what you think
2018-02-15 07:35:39 PM jadams69 I have no porblem speaking... I have problems shutting up. lol
2018-02-15 07:35:47 PM brendarivest lol
2018-02-15 07:35:47 PM nbeall How is everyones staffing I have a question about that.
2018-02-15 07:35:48 PM sjorgensen Hahahahaha
2018-02-15 07:35:48 PM kathyhughes Phone: 740-285-2725Meeting Times: Monday 7:00 pmLocation: Shawne State UniversityAdvanced Technology Center, Room 220940 2nd St Portsmouth, OH 45662-4303 United StatesMembership Restriction: None; the club is open to all interested parties.
2018-02-15 07:35:50 PM maria7293 WHAT IS TOASTMASTER?
2018-02-15 07:36:05 PM dhopkins Thanks Kathy !!!
2018-02-15 07:36:05 PM lidiaal06 i am looking into it...lol
2018-02-15 07:36:05 PM jcorona93 yeah i know, tell me about. That is what i thought until they put you on the spot to talk. after awhile though it did get easier to speak
2018-02-15 07:36:08 PM kathyhughes Toastmasters is a communication group
2018-02-15 07:36:08 PM jadams69 my ED says he never sees me quiet
2018-02-15 07:36:12 PM melodyh Me too jadams.. lol
2018-02-15 07:36:13 PM lidiaal06 i need it!!
2018-02-15 07:36:18 PM brendarivest Kathy it amazes me that you can oull info so fast
2018-02-15 07:36:20 PM maria7293 OOH THANK U
2018-02-15 07:36:25 PM sjorgensen Staffing for my 110 bed facility is 3 F/T and 1 P/T weekend assistant...not nearly enough!!!
2018-02-15 07:36:39 PM kathyhughes What about staffing???
2018-02-15 07:36:49 PM ebroughton I am so lucky with staffing.
2018-02-15 07:36:52 PM becki8561 I found one thats an hour away, but everything is an hour away here. LOL I have to drive an hour to find a grocery store...
2018-02-15 07:36:52 PM nbeall I love my staff... but they need more money and I dont have promotions for them
2018-02-15 07:36:54 PM jadams69 staffing for my 120 bed facility is 3 full time \
2018-02-15 07:36:58 PM kat86 nbeall-my department consists of my AD, and myself. We lost our other full timer, and its been going on 5 months and still waiting on the position to post-I dont think they will
2018-02-15 07:37:02 PM maria7293 WE NEED CNA ALL TIME
2018-02-15 07:37:03 PM alennon I need a new full time
2018-02-15 07:37:04 PM melodyh I know Kathy is a pro!
2018-02-15 07:37:14 PM ebroughton I have a full time assistant. 2 part time aides and 13 full time
2018-02-15 07:37:14 PM brendarivest yes she is
2018-02-15 07:37:20 PM kat86 I float between 65 bed AL and 30 bed Memory care unit all day. Its been a challenge
2018-02-15 07:37:23 PM kathyhughes I have some experience!
2018-02-15 07:37:29 PM brendarivest we are staffed we have 6 full time and 5 part time
2018-02-15 07:37:31 PM nbeall Wow everyone.
2018-02-15 07:37:34 PM brendarivest lol Kathy
2018-02-15 07:37:39 PM kat86 wow! 6 full timers?!
2018-02-15 07:37:39 PM sjorgensen Geez...how do they expect us to have an awsome activity program without help?
2018-02-15 07:37:42 PM maria7293 WOW
2018-02-15 07:37:44 PM brendarivest we are lucky
2018-02-15 07:37:44 PM nbeall Do you enjoy your staff ?
2018-02-15 07:37:45 PM melodyh lol...Kathy
2018-02-15 07:37:57 PM brendarivest i love my staff we have a great team
2018-02-15 07:38:00 PM ebroughton I have a hard time with hiring. I hired a girl last week and she lasted a day :/
2018-02-15 07:38:00 PM ashleyam9438 there are now 2 full timers and 4 part timeers in my department
2018-02-15 07:38:15 PM sjorgensen My staff are like my kids...I have 4 and I still like 3 of them!!! Hahahaha
2018-02-15 07:38:16 PM kathyhughes I had 2 full time and 3 part time for 160 residents
2018-02-15 07:38:28 PM alennon wow
2018-02-15 07:38:34 PM maria7293 IS GREAT KATHY!!
2018-02-15 07:38:35 PM jadams69 I love my staff, they are a great group. 2 activity aides , 1 fall focus aide
2018-02-15 07:38:37 PM brendarivest we have 6 floors in our home
2018-02-15 07:38:41 PM dhopkins wow...your lucky Brendaivest !!
2018-02-15 07:38:42 PM cassie10 kathyhughes I hope it is okay that I have to get off 10 minutes early, I came home sick as we have the flu going around and now I am starting to not feel good. sorry
2018-02-15 07:38:42 PM carrieac17 We have 91 and e have 3 full time
2018-02-15 07:38:50 PM rkbaber02 We have 5 full time and one PRN. we are interviewing for more PRN help
2018-02-15 07:38:54 PM christinadepolo 4 F/T for 175 bed facility
2018-02-15 07:38:55 PM nbeall Our team is great! We just had a meeting. We all share one tiny office.
2018-02-15 07:38:56 PM kathyhughes thats fine Cassie
2018-02-15 07:39:10 PM maria7293 IM ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR MONDAY TRU FRIDAY WIT NOT HELP
2018-02-15 07:39:16 PM kathyhughes I also had a PRN staff person
2018-02-15 07:39:18 PM ebroughton How often do you have meetings with staff
2018-02-15 07:39:23 PM cassie10 left the chat room
2018-02-15 07:39:28 PM melodyh We have 4 full time and 3 half time
2018-02-15 07:39:31 PM brendarivest we try to once amonth
2018-02-15 07:39:45 PM sjorgensen I have a 9:00 meeting with my staff every morning so that they know what's going on every day!
2018-02-15 07:39:52 PM nbeall They are chatty and I am so happy that they get along now but it is hard to get work done. Also they have all grown so much I think They need to become activities directors .... But I dont want to start all over again.

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